Arizona State Senate – District 27

Arizona State Senate members represent one of 30 legislative districts. State senators serve two-year terms and share legislative responsibility with two State House members from each district. District 27 covers Parts of Glendale, Peoria, and Phoenix.

RKevin Payne· Incumbent
Next Election: July 21, 2026Candidates: 3Arizona · Legislative District 27
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What does this office actually control?

A State Senator is one of 30 members of the upper chamber of the Arizona Legislature — one senator per legislative district.

  • Writes, debates, and votes on state laws on taxes, the budget, education, and crime.
  • Confirms the Governor’s appointments to agencies, boards, and commissions.
  • Holds the sole power to try impeachments brought by the House.
  • Shares the district with two House members; a bill must pass both chambers before reaching the Governor.

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Kevin Payne

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Kyle Clayton

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Anthony Kern

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